Authentic "Chai" Tea
Nothing is quite as satisfying as a hot cup of authentic chai tea made with the rich, bold flavors of Assam black tea, fennel seeds, star anise, green cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 bags Assam black tea
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 2 star anise buds
- 10 green cardamom pods
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 2 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
1. Crush and Boil Spices in Water
- Lightly crush green cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle. Ensure the pods are broken open.
- Combine water, cloves, star anise buds, broken cardamom pods and seeds, fennel seeds, and cinnamon sticks into a saucepan on the stovetop at high heat.
- Boil for 10 minutes.
2. Add the Tea Bags and Milk
- Add tea bags, milk, and sugar to the saucepan. Turn the heat to medium-high.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the tea into teacups using a fine sieve.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 162mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 198IUCalcium: 152mgIron: 1mg
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